Summer break is winding down, and it's time to prepare for the best season in the Swamp! Fall semester is approaching quickly, and we have everything you need to know to get ready for a fun and successful semester in Gainesville.

Football Season

Whether it's your first or last semester at the University of Florida, you know the fall is all about Gator Football. The anticipation for this season is high with Florida's new head coach, Dan Mullen, guiding the team for the first time. The first game will kickoff on Labor Day weekend against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers! If you’re not buying season tickets this year, single game tickets are available to students with prices starting at just $15 each. We have this year's game day schedule listed below so you can mark your calendars:

The Italian Gator is within walking distance from campus and always serves hot and ready pizza by the slice. A slice is less than $3 but doesn’t lack in quality. Their walk-up window is located right on University Avenue, so it's the perfect place to grab a slice and go!

Caribbean Spice is a hidden gem in Gainesville that serves authentic Jamaican food. They've relocated from their old space on University Avenue and onto 13th Street. The menu is limited, but everything is delicious, and all menu items are under $5. They have Coco bread, meat and veggie patties, spice cake, and more.

The most authentic Mexican food in Gainesville will fit right into your budget at La Tienda. Their menu has all of your Mexican cravings including enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. No menu items are priced higher than $10. This is a great spot for a large cheap meal that doesn’t lack in quality!

For your post-game day brunch, Bagels and Noodles is the best place for a cheap meal! Bagels & noodles have a unique variety of menu options if you couldn’t tell by the name. They serve classic breakfast items along with Thai food such as pho and pad thai.

Study Edge offers tutoring for 32 University of Florida courses. They cover a variety of courses such as economics, chemistry, calculus, and accounting. You can sit in on a live tutoring lecture or watch online, and they also provide study guides and practice exams. Study sessions are in the library where a tutor will answer all your questions. Their resources and tutors are outstanding and will help you pass your class!

Classes begin August 22 and end on December 5. Final exams will be on December 8 through the 14. Holidays include Labor Day on September 3, Homecoming on November 2 and 3, Veterans Day on November 12, and Thanksgiving break November 21 through the 24.

Now you have all the information you need to make this fall your best semester yet!